If you are a mom, grandparent, or babysitter these are great ideas to get you out and about!

Visit the Kansas City Zoo:

Plan to spend an entire day (or 2) at the Kansas City Zoo! Visit Australia or Africa to see some amazing animals! Some of our favorites were the Polar Bear, Penguins, and Elephants!

Website:

https://www.kansascityzoo.org/

Hours:

The Zoo is open year-round

Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost:

Adult General Admission: $14.50

Children General Admission: $11.50

Senior General Admission: $13.50

Location:

6800 Zoo Dr

Kansas City, MO 64132

Kansas City Sea Life Aquarium:

Such a neat aquarium! It is perfect for kids of all ages but I especially love this aquarium for my toddler. She never loses interest and enjoys it right until the end! Don’t forget to buy your tickets ahead of time online to save a few dollars!

Wonderscope is a great place to come and enjoy different themed rooms where kids are free to explore, play, learn, and grow! Some of the themes include a farmer’s market, art room, gym, water play, and music room. You can even catch a music class if you plan your trip right!

This is a large berry patch where you can pick several types of produce,. I took my daughter blueberry picking here. There were blueberries for days!

Website:

http://www.theberrypatchonline.com/

Hours:

Current — Picking Season Hours (June 2nd, 2017 – Early August 2017)

Tuesday through Friday: 7am – 9pm

Saturdays: 7am – 3pm

July 4th: 7am – 1pm

ALWAYS CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Off-Season Hours (Early August – Mid June)

Tuesday: 9am – 12pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Location:

22509 State Line Rd
Cleveland, MO 64734

Go Pickin’ at Gieringer’s Orchard:

A great little produce farm. I took my daughter here to pick strawberries and she had a blast! Don’t forget to try a strawberry donut (to die for) and slush!

Website:

http://www.gieringersorchard.com/

Hours:

Call (913)893-9626

Location:

39675 W. 183rd Edgerton, KS 66021

Other Information:

Strawberries (Early May)

Blueberries (June)

Blackberries (Mid June-JulY)

Peaches (Late June-Aug)

Tomatoes (June-Aug)

Sweet Corn (Late June-Aug)

See How Marbles are Made at Moon Marble Company:

This is a great little place where you can schedule a time to watch marbles as they are being made! Each child gets a personalized marble as part of the demonstration. Afterwards you can visit the marble shop to buy marbles, games, and gifts!

Website:

http://www.moonmarble.com/

Hours:

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Making marbles until 3 p.m.

Cost:

Marble Demonstrations are FREE

Location:

600 East Front Street

Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Other Information:

Visit to watch and learn how marbles are made. Then shop for marbles, games, and gifts!

This is a great little farm where you can see the animals up close! It is great for toddlers as it is not too big!

Website:

http://www.westonredbarnfarm.com/

Hours:

Store Opens
Memorial Day Weekend
Wed-Sun: 11-4

Fall Farm Opens
Labor Day Weekend to First Weekend in Nov.
Daily, 9-5

Winter Hours (Nov -Apr)
Call for Appointment

Location:

16300 Wilkerson Road
Weston, Missouri 64098

Discover, Create, and Play at The Discovery Center:

The Discovery Center is about an hour drive from Kansas City, but in my opinion it is worth the drive! It features several creation stations inside, and a great outdoor play area complete with a pond, treehouse, bikes and tricycles! It is great for children of all ages!